| 17 Waimea Water - Waimea Dam Development REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT The embankment is constructed of nearly 500,000 cubic metres of rock, and, when finished, it will have close to 30,000 m3 of concrete and more than 2,000 tonnes of reinforcing steel, says WWL CEO Mike Scott., pictured in front of dam. . FENCING MOVEABLES TRANSPORT TRAINING ACCESS 0508 546 411 safehire.co.nz Congratulations to Waimea Water Damwatch is pleased to support Waimea Water on the Waimea Dam Development. Recent Damwatch projects have been related to Dam Safety, site investigations and providing Detailed Seismic Hazard Analysis for powerhouses. The Damwatch team is comprised of dam engineers and dam safety specialists with a track record in successful evaluation, design and developing solutions for hydropower, irrigation and water storage projects both in New Zealand and overseas. The Damwatch team supports our clients throughout the lifespan of their asset from site investigation, design and construction supervision, through commissioning to operation and maintenance and the end of life decommissioning. DAMWATCH ENGINEERING www.damwatch.co.nz Contact: Steve McInerney, Business Development Manager tel: 04 381 1300 email: info@damwatch.co.nz eight months later than the original plan. Mike says these delays have resulted from the dam structures taking longer than planned to complete; the impacts from COVID�19; weather events and the period of time to complete the river diversion and mechanical works expected to take over twice the time originally planned. Despite significant cost overruns from the original $104 million budget resulting from unexpected geological issues impacting on the dam’s construction; higher than expected mechanical and electrical costs during a period of high inflation; and COVID-19, Scott says the dam remains the most cost-effective solution for the region, recognising the aggregation of needs. “There are a number of things that make this project remarkable. Firstly, a small team came together to build New Zealand’s first large dam in more than a generation. “Secondly, it’s TDC and WIL getting together and coming up with a joint solution to their respective water needs, for the greater good of the economy and environment. “Thirdly, while many regions in New Zealand are facing a lack of water storage and security, particularly in the face of climate change, TDC had the courage to execute its strategy and build the dam, which is a massive project for a small region, providing water security for generations to come. “New Zealand is two islands with lots of mountains and weather, but over 97% of our water just goes out to sea. Water is New Zealand’s competitive advantage and our region will now be able to use it to support and grow our local economy and environment.”
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